Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,906 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bolton Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers start the match!
2.20
0-0With some swift thinking, Dion Fortune plays the ball forward to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage plays a one-two with Jason Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Warren Burbage shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but is blocked by Graham Watson's outstretched leg.
9.53
0-0Warren Burbage threads a neat ball through to John Fortune. John Fortune whips in a cross ball towards John Young. With a superhuman jump, John Young connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Superb reactions from Yassine Sinouh. What a save!
12.30
0-0Dean Le Tissier makes a probing pass to John Fortune. John Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Sinouh who gathers it comfortably.
14.33
0-0Carl James makes a strong solo run forward. Carl James plays the ball forward to Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Burbage. Scott Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
16.44
0-0Chris Wiltord makes a simple pass to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.06
Dion Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Dean Le Tissier who takes it down. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.07
Patrick Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.33
John Young flicks a high pass forward to John Fortune who brings the ball under control. John Fortune controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
30.28
Duncan Greig takes a long throw-in. Fredrik Rankin advances with the ball. Fredrik Rankin plays the ball forward to John Fortune. John Fortune knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patrick Green.
39.08
Dean Le Tissier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Watson.
40.57
0-0Antonio Faria flicks a high pass forward. Tony van Dam controls it well on his chest. Tony van Dam knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bill Dublin is offside!
42.40
Patrick Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort. Luke Monk gets down and covers it.
45.00
Patrick Cutler receives the ball from a throw-in from Brian Lawrence. Patrick Cutler chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence plays a quick one-two with Tony van Dam and rushes in on goal... Brian Lawrence comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
49.34
0-0Tony van Dam clumsily knocks into Gary Jack. The referee warns Tony van Dam to calm down! Gary Jack runs off the knock.
51.04
John Young hits a low pass to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.22
1-0Brian Lawrence sees a break and surges forward. Brian Lawrence plays a one-two with Bill Dublin and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Brian Lawrence provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.26
Duncan Greig flicks a high pass forward to John Fortune who brings the ball under control. John Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Yassine Sinouh!
66.04
Without breaking stride, Patrick Cutler plays the ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
67.11
1-0Jason Goodwin barges into Graham Watson. The referee calls over Jason Goodwin and shows him a yellow card! Graham Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.40
Patrick Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Dublin. Bill Dublin edges inside the box! Bill Dublin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.52
Patrick Cutler catches Dion Fortune on the ankles. Patrick Cutler is shown the yellow card! Dion Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.52
Dion Fortune clumsily knocks into Patrick Green. Dion Fortune is warned by the referee! Patrick Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
1-0Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Edward Bailey replacing John Fortune .
83.01
Christian Eberle hacks Fredrik Rankin from behind! The referee brings Christian Eberle to one side and gives him a warning! Fredrik Rankin runs off the knock.
84.33
Dean Le Tissier makes a probing pass to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.05
Patrick Cutler catches Dion Fortune on the ankles. The referee warns Patrick Cutler to calm down! Dion Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.58
Duncan Greig threads a neat ball through to Gary Jack. Gary Jack kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Yassine Sinouh smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Lawrence of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yassine Sinouh (GK)
7
2. Patrick Green (DEF)
6
3. Graham Watson (DEF)
7
4. Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
6. Patrick Cutler (MID)
6
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
9
8. Christian Eberle (MID)
6
9. Tony van Dam (ATT)
5
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Bill Dublin (ATT)
8
12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
0
14. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
0
1. Luke Monk (GK)
6
2. Fredrik Rankin (DEF)
7
3. Duncan Greig (DEF)
6
4. Gary Jack (DEF)
6
5. Carl James (DEF)
6
6. John Young (MID)
6
7. Jason Goodwin (MID)
6
8. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
7
9. Dion Fortune (MID)
6
10. Warren Burbage (ATT)
7
11. John Fortune (ATT)
6
12. Edward Bailey (GK)
6
13. Danny Wiltord (ATT)
0
14. Bjorn Otto Bohinen (ATT)
0